PEER CONNECT

Tools for Traditional Health Workers

Connecting people, strengthening the workforce, and supporting healthier communities.

Peer Connect is a resource hub for Traditional Health Workers (THWs) in Lane County and surrounding communities.

Who Are THWs?
THWs are trusted, community-based providers who use lived experience, cultural knowledge, and community connections to help people navigate health care, access resources, and improve their well-being. THWs work in health clinics, behavioral health programs, schools, and community organizations.

Interested in Becoming a THW?
Find OHA-approved training → Become OHA-certified → Explore employment opportunities

“I wanted to become a Peer so I could be the person I needed.”

Local PWS & Listening Session Participant